Source: Huffington Post | Antonia Blumberg
Clergy have been in the midst of the struggle in Ferguson, MO since protests broke out following the shooting of Michael Brown. This weekend, staff and clergy with the faith-based Live Free campaign will gather once more for Ferguson October'sWeekend of Resistance.
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On Sunday, October 12, Dr. Cornell West will lead a mass meeting joined by Rabbi Susan Talve of Central Reform Congregation, Rev. Jim Wallis, St Louis rapper Tef Poe, poet Suheir Hammad and a coalition of interfaith speakers.
Wallis said in a statement:
“Repentance is a powerful theme throughout the Bible. It isn’t just about admitting wrongdoing but also committing to making changes that prevent further harm from being done. While many have lamented the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, there remains little evidence that public officials in Missouri have the courage to alter their policies and behavior to prevent future injustices. I’m coming to Ferguson because repentance has not happened there yet and the faith community won’t rest until it does.”